Table 9.
Shows the degradation of some dyes by microalgae along with the mechanism involved.
| Microalgae | Dye | Mechanism | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gonium sp. | Reactive Blue 220 | Absorption on algal biomass and enzymatic degradation | [213] |
| Nostoc comminutum | Remazol Black 5 Remazol Brilliant Blue |
Absorption on algal biomass and enzymatic degradation | [214] |
| Aspergillus terreus | Direct Blue 1 | Enzymatic degradation by Laccase and Manganese peroxidase | [215] |
| Trametesgibbosa | Reactive Black B | Enzymatic degradation by Manganese peroxidase, laccase | [216] |
| Spirulina platensis | Acid Black 210 Acid Blue 7 Reactive Black 5 |
Absorption on algal biomass and enzymatic degradation | [217] |
| Spirulina | Direct Yellow 12 | Absorption on algal biomass and enzymatic degradation | [218] |
| Chlorella vulgaris | Reactive Black NN | Absorption on algal biomass and enzymatic degradation | [219] |
| Nostoc carneum | Methyl Orange | Absorption on algal biomass and enzymatic degradation | [220] |
| Chlorella vulgaris | Congo Red | Absorption on algal biomass and enzymatic degradation | [221] |
| Chlorella pyrenoidosa | Methylene Blue | Absorption on algal biomass and enzymatic degradation | [222] |
| Candida tropicalis | Acid Red B | Enzymatic degradation by Laccase and Lignin peroxidase | [223] |